It is generally acknowledged that fossil fuel-based power generation is the most expensive form of energy globally. This notwithstanding, it still remains the largest source of electricity generation in Africa.
Africa’s stunted development can be attributed in part to its energy deficit, whereby an estimated 70 percent of the population...
Progress in the fight against hunger is patchy. New tools must target action to those who are most vulnerable
In 2000, the United Nations hosted the largest gathering of political leaders ever held. At that meeting, all 189 UN member states, plus leading development institutions, committed to the Millennium Development...
International Women’s Day is March 8th. It is a day named by the United Nations. All over the world, organizations, governments, corporations and universities celebrate women with a variety of programs. Each year has a theme.
This year’s theme is ‘Press for Progress’. The 2017 World Economic Forum Report declared...
Bridge for Equity, an advocacy group that is geared towards creating awareness and public education about gender issues says this year’s theme for the International Women’s Day (IWD) is timely and relevant.
The theme for this year’s UN-backed day that is being marked across the world today is ‘Press for...
In late October, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed what many had long suspected: millions of dollars donated to fight the Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and Sierra Leone had been mismanaged and stolen. The world’s oldest humanitarian organization was “outraged” by the findings,...
The Ghanaian economy is growing steadily and bustling with business opportunities. Those with the desire to impact in a unique way are drawn to such opportunities leading to regular spring up of businesses. A lot of such businesses operate from our local communities; offering range of unique and innovative...
Did they say they will contact with you later? They even gave you their complimentary card right? But they never called and when you call they don’t pick up. There might be several reasons this is happening.
A lot more graduates are losing out on great opportunities, because their first...
Competition and industry rivalry in recent times have led to new thinking and newer strategic initiatives among players in the financial industry in Ghana to deploy technology to support financial delivery. The most dramatic force that impacts business and service delivery within the financial space is Technology. You can’t...
When it comes to social insurance provision in Ghana, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is the jewel in the crown. The scheme, which guarantees health care that is free for most conditions at the point of delivery, benefits roughly 40 percent of the population. In contrast, the SSNIT...
Africa annually imports US$40billion worth of food, with Ghana importing US$2billion of food products yearly. According to the Director-General of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation, Gunther Beger, the future of mankind will be decided in the rural areas.
“Professionalisation and the sustainable intensification of agriculture is a key...